STRATEGY 1: CREATE SPACE FOR PEOPLE
Goal 1: Create a Library Facilities Master Plan that provides a framework to ensure that future investments in Irving library facilities align with community needs.
>> Study the geographic placement of library services throughout the city and make recommendations for future.
>> Evaluate the condition of library buildings in order to plan for future maintenance needs.
>> Analyze how customers currently use libraries and what mix of services and spaces best fits the needs of each library community.
>> Engage the community in conversations to ensure future planning aligns with community needs.
>> Report master planning results to Library Board and City Manager with proposals for future funding priorities.
Goal 2: Implement user-centered solutions that fulfill immediate customer service needs.
>> Utilize new furniture solutions that could lead to greater capacity for service where needed.
>> Assess space for programming at the Valley Ranch and East libraries and implement changes that could lead to improved programming quality and capacity.
>> Explore flexible solutions for programming and services that take advantage of multipurpose spaces to meet a variety of community needs.
>> Apply solutions that effectively address public safety needs in all library facilities.